CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9556
Vermont · Washington County · 1,585 residents · 40.084 sq mi
Notable rankings
#1highest WFH in VT36.2%#3highest per-capita income in VT$78,165#12highest home value in VT$569,300#14highest rent in VT$1,750TRACT SHAPE · Washington County, VT
The short version
Census Tract 9556 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $86,905. Population has declined 6% since 2020. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $569,300. With a median age of 53.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Despite a median home value of $569,300, the poverty rate sits 26% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,585
−6%since 2020
from 1,688 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
40 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 42 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
53.1
+21%since 2020
from 44.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$86,905
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $60,750 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$78,165
+90%since 2020
from $41,109 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.1%
+17.5 ptssince 2020
from 37.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.633
+9%since 2020
from 0.580 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.2%
Other services11.7%
Public administration4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
Construction2.1%
Wholesale trade1.9%
Information1.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
Finance & insurance0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$569,300
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $368,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,750
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $792 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 85.6% in 2020
13.3% rent
Vacancy rate
71.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 74.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 41.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.3%
−12.0 ptssince 2020
from 44.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.6
+8%since 2020
from 6.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(1,629)
Black1.4%(24)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(21)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0.7%(11)
Diversity Score8.5%(144)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(1,540)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(35)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(10)
Diversity Score6.9%(110)
Diversity Score
7
−19%since 2020
from 9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
60.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 61.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 97.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.6 min
−24%since 2020
from 24.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.2%
−19.9 ptssince 2020
from 77.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
36.2%
+26.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 54.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.1%
+13.2 ptssince 2020
from 46.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 50.2% in 2020
Female
46.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 49.8% in 2020
Foreign born
2.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 94.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 93.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 1,585 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $86,905 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $569,300, and the typical rent is about $1,750 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 60.0% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 15.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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